Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:44:45 -0600
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From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: Spares list (was Spare ECU)
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my bad. first thing in the list below, with bulbs. sorry. mcneely
---- "Mark L. Hineline" <hineline@ocotillofield.net> wrote:
> Someone has mentioned fuses. First thing on my list.
>
> Mark
>
>
> On Feb 27, 2011, at 5:25 PM, Dave Mcneely wrote:
>
> > Difficult for me to fathom that no one has mentioned fuses. I carry
> > a complete array of sizes appropriate for the vehicle. mcneely
> >
> > ---- Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >> OK, I stand 're-advised' that my spare ECU should go into my
> >> traveling
> >> spares. In fact, I found it under the bench seat anyhow, just now,
> >> and I
> >> *am* traveling on an extended trip. My whole under bed cabinet is
> >> pretty
> >> much full of spare parts only..I do carry a great many hoses unique
> >> to my
> >> engine (Yes, an inline VW gas motor) a spare CV joint, a gallon of
> >> coolant
> >> and a gallon of H20 for the cooling system, an oil and filter
> >> change, a
> >> water pump, voltage regulator, my old but good spark plugs and all
> >> the stuff
> >> mentioned below except the starter and all the bulbs. I also carry
> >> my worn
> >> clutch...dunno why...no way to change that without a floor jack and
> >> a floor,
> >> for that matter.
> >>
> >> Don Hanson
> >>
> >> On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:09 AM, Mark L. Hineline <
> >> hineline@ocotillofield.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>> An oldie but a goodie, perhaps. What to have on a long trip with
> >>> you. In
> >>> descending order of priority:
> >>>
> >>> (My list is for AFM)
> >>>
> >>> Full suite of bulbs and fuses (new)
> >>> Female spade connectors (new)
> >>> Belt (new)
> >>> Accelerator cable (used is fine)
> >>> Temp sensor 2 (changed out before failure; the new one is installed)
> >>> Coil (used but known to be good)
> >>> Distributor cap (new)
> >>> Dual relay (changed out before failure; the new one is installed)
> >>> Fuel pump (used but known to be good)
> >>> Starter (used but known to be good)
> >>> Alternator (used but known to be good)
> >>> Voltage regulator (used but known to be good)
> >>>
> >>> The usual collection of electrical wire, bailing wire, aluminum
> >>> tape, duct
> >>> tape.
> >>>
> >>> A wheel cylinder might be a good idea. It's cheap and small.
> >>>
> >>> For serious traveling, a complete axle, cv joints, and boots ready
> >>> to go
> >>> in.
> >>>
> >>> With this, only a catastrophic engine or transmission failure
> >>> should keep
> >>> you from getting home.
> >>>
> >>> Mark
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Feb 27, 2011, at 10:32 AM, Don Hanson wrote:
> >>>
> >>> It's my understanding the ECUs seldom fail..so seldom that while I
> >>> have
> >>>> one,
> >>>> (for diagnostic reasons) but I usually leave it home when I
> >>>> travel, to
> >>>> make
> >>>> room for other spare items that are known to be more likely to
> >>>> fail...
> >>>>
> >>>> Don Hanson
> >>>>
> >>>
> >
> > --
> > David McNeely
>
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David McNeely
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